Derby train-maker Bombardier has announced it is to take on more apprentices after a series of big contract wins.

The Litchurch Lane company has confirmed that it is recruiting for 10 welding apprentices, who will join the company in March.

The business has had a stellar 2017 winning several new orders which will help keep the Derby site busy into the 2020s. Now it is looking to recruit the next generation of workers to help the business deliver those orders.

In a statement, the firm said: “We are delighted to announce that we will be recruiting 10 manufacturing staff advanced apprentices to join the company in March, 2018. Apprenticeships available are in welding.

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“All training given will lead to the achievement of an NVQ Level 3, with the initial period of training and supplementary further education being provided by Chesterfield College at its premises on Pride Park, Derby, in addition to in-house training.

“The overall duration of the training scheme will typically be two to three years.”

Bombardier's Aventra - designed, developed and built in Derby

Since the start of the year, Bombardier has won a number of orders for its Aventra train, which was designed and developed in Derby.

New orders include deals with Greater Anglia, Southern Western and West Midlands Trains, as well as a contract with c2c.